Trainings - Send Me St. Louis

Send Me hosts workshops intended to strengthen churches, nonprofits, and ministries as they seek to engage their communities and effectively equip volunteers. Topics and workshop format are informed by the needs, challenges, and opportunities of our network and are delivered by Send Me staff or area practitioners. By registering for a Send Me training, you agree to receive future e-blasts, event alerts, and a bi-annual training mailing. You can always unsubscribe or email info@sendmestlouis.org if you would not like to receive these communications.

Aug22

Ministry Leader Meet & Greet Aug 22 2024 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm Description: Come and enjoy drinks and appetizers compliments of Send Me St. Louis as we kick off the Fall 2024 Training Schedule. Connect with both new and old friends, ministry leaders, Send Me staff, and, perhaps, some of the upcoming presenters. We hope you can attend this relaxed, open-house style Happy Hour and look forward to seeing you.

Sep10

Healthy Community Engagement 101 Sep 10 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am Description: During this 101-level workshop, you will examine five key shifts that a church or organization should consider when seeking to engage, serve, and love your community. Informed and influenced by such books as "When Helping Hurts" and "Toxic Charity" along with ideas of Asset-Based Community Development, the power of proximity, and the importance of listening, this workshop is ideal...

Sep25

Nonprofits 101: How to Start, Strengthen, and Flourish Sep 25 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am Description: While people often say, “I am thinking of starting a nonprofit,” they would be joining a robust sector with more than 14,000 in St. Louis. Before going down this path, there are key questions to consider. If you already lead or work for a nonprofit, there are best practices to learn that can help your organization flourish and achieve...

Oct16

New Life: Church Reimagines Space for Community Impact Oct 16 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am Description: After last fall's training focused on encouraging participants to think about their sacred places as community assets, this follow-up workshop will move from high-level insights to real-life examples. Rev. Ed Zumwinkel III, Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, will share the congregation’s story of working with Partners for Sacred Spaces. He will highlight what precipitated the conversation, the process through which...

Nov6

Christian Volunteer Managers Network: Having Everyone on Board Nov 6 2024 - 11:00am - 1:00pm Description: Join others from St. Louis area churches and agencies for this lunch-time session (with lunch provided) to learn more about effective volunteer management. This session will focus on the why, how, and benefits of effectively advocating for the value of volunteerism within your church or organization. Our presenter, Julie Strassman, will share insights from the field and lead the...